You can keep an eye on the cooking time using the app on your phone, and it will let you know once cooking is finished. Little to no oil is required, all while keeping the same great taste, so you lose the fat not the flavour

Curious to know how the air fryer and an oven compare to a slow cooker? Find out more in our story comparing the cheapest ways to cook . What can you cook in an air fryer? It’s worth bearing in mind, though, that food fried in an air fryer is still classed as fried food and that official advice from the NHS is to eat a healthy balanced diet, including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables, plenty of water and reduced amounts of sugar, fat and salt. Are air fryers worth it?Helen is a freelance contributor who trained as a Home Economist and another of Ideal Home's air fryer experts. Air fryers are a very worthwhile investment. They are, in my mind, a necessary appliance if you're looking to save money," Jenny says. What type of air fryers are there?

Countertop-oven-style air fryers are very common across the pond in the US, where space in kitchens (or even pantries) is more ample. For that reason and others, this type of top-rated air fryer hasn't really had its heyday in the UK just yet. Tefal air fryer here. Chipped Maris potatoes and a teaspoon of coconut oil makes lovely, soft-in-the-middle but crispy-on-the-outside chips.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user TeensArghhhh) Our verdict

The Ninja Foodi is worth every penny and will save you money cooking. For example, my gas fan oven will take 20 minutes to cook after warming up, my Ninja does it in nine minutes."(Vetted by Mumsnet user OldTinHat) Our verdict The pandemic is a major factor in the rise of the popularity of air fryers. It left consumers without the option to freely dine out and led to more people cooking at home. Social media is a major factor; content creators, both small and large, are sharing their recipes and meals. It also helps promote the benefits of cooking with an air fryer in very creative ways.' How much oil do I need to use in my air fryer? Everything we cooked in this air fryer emerged perfectly done, which was probably helped by the range of different presets that we experimented with. If you're a newbie to air frying, these programs can really help you to get to grips with frying up different foods, and COSORI has more up its sleeve too - with a comprehensive recipe book and access to an app also included.

Cooking food 30% faster, Tower Air Fryers use less power than conventional ovens. Save up to 50% on your energy by simply switching to Air Fryer cooking The standout best I've ever had is the Gourmia air fryer... It produces amazing results every time. Fab for roasting veg as side dish or for soups etc."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Elasmotherium)

What is the best air fryer?

Most have a viewing window on the front so you can keep an eye on your food without disturbing the cooking process. Some air fryer manufacturers offer starter recipes to get you going: take a look at these Ninja recipes and Philips recipes .

Claiming to save up to 55% on energy bills versus other cooking methods, the COSORI Air Fryer is another example of why the air fryer is rapidly becoming the appliance of choice when it comes to cooking family meals on a budget. Some models, like Ninja Foodi Dual Zone, have a second cooking compartment that allows you to cook two different types of food (at different temperatures) at the same time, so you could make steak and chips without having to mix them together. See our guide to how to buy the best dual air fryer. Preset cooking programs A loud beep to signal the end of cooking time is a good idea if you’re using the time to wander off and do something else. Most air-fryers will only cook one food group at a time (ie meat or veg) but some will cook a whole meal in one go if you’re after a one-pot solution. Why is everyone buying air fryers? To help you decide whether an air fryer is a worthwhile investment, we cooked 320g of chips (two to three portions) in an air fryer, a halogen oven and a built-in electric oven.Style: Basket | Capacity: 1.6L (up to 450g chips) | Size: ‎25 x 18 x 30cm | Cooking modes: Poultry, steak or meat, bakes, fresh fries and veg, frozen fries and veg | Dishwasher-safe parts: No | Wattage: 1200W What we like Style: Air fryer oven | Capacity: 10L | Size: ‎‎32.5D x 35W x 36.3H | Cooking modes: Air fry, bake, rotisserie and dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 2000W What we like Every air fryer in our roundup has been tested hands-on by the Ideal Hometeam for a minimum of two weeks, or using four thorough recipes, in line with our testing protocol. We first spied this air fryer at home in Stanley Tucci's kitchen and as our cooking king, we just knew we had to try it out. During testing, though we found this oven to be very large and very expensive, its convenience for everyday cooking tasks was unparalleled. This list of buying questions will help you narrow down your options and ensure you get the best air fryer for your needs: